Harwich travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harwich
With a population of 20,578, Harwich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harwich to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Harwich
When to visit Harwich
How to Get to Harwich
Plane
Although Harwich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 50 miles from Harwich. The shortest domestic flight to Harwich departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harwich, followed by Train. The train journey from Harwich to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Harwich Dovercourt, Essex is the busiest station in Harwich. Another popular train station is Harwich Town, located 0.2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Harwich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 68 miles from Harwich. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harwich, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harwich takes 135 miles and will cost you around £9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Harwich
Where to stay in popular areas of Harwich
Most booked hotels in Harwich
Hiring a car in Harwich
Hiring a car in Harwich costs £81 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Harwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Harwich is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Colt or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.